African countries criticise airlines' ban on transport of animal parts

South Africa says that if hunters cannot take home trophies the $5oom industry will suffer, affecting jobs, development and conservation

Some African countries that allow hunting have criticised a decision by a number of international airlines to ban the transport of parts of animals killed in hunts.

South Africa's environment ministry said it was disappointed at Delta Air Lines's announcement this week that it will no longer accept lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo trophies.